Fall 2023

Journal of Business Forecasting Volume 42 | Issue 3 | Fall 2023

The lead article of this issue takes us beyond S&OP to risk planning, that is to say planning for major sea-change events. It reveals how to identify the forces of exogenous change that affects the success and - even existence - of a company, and how to plan hedges to mitigate their impact. Real-life case studies are included. Other highlights of this issue include an S&OP case study for the Oil & Gas industry and a qualitative analysis of safety stock calculation methods.

Featured Articles:

• Going Beyond S&OP: Hedging Exogenous Business Risk

  By Mark Lawless, ACPF

• That’s Not My Job! — Supporting Other Functions In a Sustainable Way

  By Daniel Fitzpatrick

• The Longevity Economy Requires Innovation

  By Larry Lapide

• How S&OP and Predictive Analytics are Revolutionizing the Energy Industry

  By Rym Khelil

• Incorporating a Risk & Opportunities Matrix Into S&OP

  By Geoffrey Shive, ACPF

• Calculating Safety Stocks: Analysis of Demand Vs Consumption Models

  By Alina Davydova

• All Eyes on the Fed — A Soft Landing in Sight for 2024?

  By Nur M. Onvural

• Remembering Alan Milliken, CPF

  By The IBF Team